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Uncomfortable conversations our best hope Eve Edmonds

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Strange, but for me, the last few weeks have been the hardest of the whole pandemic — even harder than actually having COVID myself. Truckers blockading downtown Ottawa, journalists being swarmed and spat on at the Truck Crossing in South Surrey and, last weekend, a senior having “Karen, Karen” yelled at her because she asked protesters to move down the block, away from a seniors’ home and long-term care facility. Of course I respect people’s right to demonstrate. I also recognize that demonstrations can be noisy, inconvenient and even go beyond the bounds of the law.

I have a hard time equating health policies intended to protect us all from a potentially deadly virus, with laws that subjugate certain groups because of the colour of their skin — but clearly some do. Because, while confederate flags and swastikas were seen at the Ottawa protest, many of those standing in the cold genuinely believe they are fighting for all the same things early civil rights activists fought for — democracy, freedom and a better future for their children. What I find distressing is just how huge the gulf is between our two sides and how nonexistent are the bridges. The recent incident in Richmond was a great, if heartbreaking, example of the challenge.

Think Rosa Park, the Black woman who in 1956 broke state law when she refused to move to the back of the bus in Montgomery, Alabama.

According to a Richmond News reader, a group of about 35 people were standing in front of the Minoru Seniors Centre on Granville Avenue on Sunday protesting the various COVID-related health mandates. They were playing loud music and encouraging drivers to honk their horns.

So, yes, there are times to push the envelope.

Our reader said she went down to let them know they were in front of a couple

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“I have chronic pain and my neighbour is going through chemotherapy. It’s really hard to be subjected to all that noise.

In my opinion, communication is key. (Of course I’d say that, I’m a journalist.)

“I walked out with the best intentions. I thought we could just talk, one decent person to another.” She said she approached the only woman she noticed in the group, but as soon as she did, a man (apparently the leader) intervened and took over the conversation. “I kept saying, ‘it’s not about what you’re protesting.’ I just wanted them to be aware of who was in the neighbourhood. But I hardly got 10 words out and he started yelling ‘Karen, Karen.’” Undeterred, our reader said she crossed the street to see if she could connect with someone there, but the man she tried to talk with stared straight ahead, refusing to even make eye contact. By the end, our reader, who has a background in conﬂict resolution, admitted she was hurling insults back at the apparent

So how do we get out of this mess?

I’m appalled at the notion of journalists being harassed for doing their job. However, I also recognize too many people are feeling unheard, and as journalists we’ve played our role in that. It’s not lost on me, for example, that I’m telling this story from our reader’s view, not that of the anti-mandators. Then again, they didn’t called. But if there is hope for ﬁnding common ground, it will be through a willingness to listen and a show of respect. The ethos of not legitimizing misinformation, which mainstream media has been standing by, is fair enough. But the line between misinformation and diverse opinions can be ﬁne. This isn’t to say all opinions are equal, but it is to say we need to change our tack from trying to control the narrative, to creating safe forums where uncomfortable conversations can be had. That, too, is journalists doing their job.

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Apology follows Keep FortisBC out Info wanted on GC Lands plans videotaped rant of classrooms Dear Editor,

Re: “Racism, homophobia caught on video in Richmond road rage attack,” Online, Feb. 18 I would like to take responsibility, as I am the person in the abovenamed video/ story. Firstly, I would like to apologize to the two ladies who were in the vehicle. Anger does not give me the right to yell at someone, call someone names, judge someone based on their sexual identity, and use violence to handle a situation. I am truly sorry that I made you ladies feel targeted and unsafe. This really isn’t who I am, nor do I want the public to have that image of me. Viewing the video,

I was able to see how I reacted and with that I will be taking the steps it takes to better myself as well as my anger.

I’m asking that this can be published in the Richmond News, CityNews Vancouver, as well as CityNews’ Twitter account. I ask this in hopes of reaching these women, so they are aware I am taking responsibility for my actions and trying my best to make amends.

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Dear Editor,

I’ve just seen promotion material for FortisBC to present in B.C. school curriculum. I am appalled that the Ministry of Education is considering this. We have witnessed a serious ﬂaw in our education systems in the past few years. The political turmoil south of the border and the anti-vaxing/masking movement have made this clear. Our critical thinking skills are being tested and we are failing the test. We have access to too much information. As a result, information that has no direct effect on our lives is often ignored, especially anything that is contrary to our beliefs or forces us to look at how we live and behave. As a result, we sometimes

carve out our belief systems from limited or biased information.

The possibility that any corporation can — in any way — be a part of our education curriculum is totally unacceptable. How would such biased input be balanced? Where would it stop? Will our curriculum be altered politically like that of Texas? Our education system needs to ensure critical thinking skills. Graduates need to be taught to understand bias in order to have effective decision-making skills. Without those skills, our ability to be competitive in any ﬁeld will be seriously challenged.

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Letter to Mayor and Councillors,

I visited Garden City Lands recently with a friend. We both were involved in the ﬁght to preserve them from the voracious development of Richmond that you have presided over for the last 20 years. It seems a long time since that “battle.” I would like to request you let Richmond residents know your plans for the Lands. I know that the KPU Farm is thriving and that KPU is studying the peat bog ecology. This is great. However, there has been little done as yet to encourage residents to enjoy the peace and natural state of the Lands. The perimeter walkways are very close to the busy roads and car exhaust, so they do not offer a very enjoyable walk. There are no seats any where so for the older or disabled resident that means nowhere to sit and enjoy the Lands, nor is there a parking lot for the elderly or disabled. Please consider these needs so that this “gem” in the concrete jungle that is now the centre of Richmond can be enjoyed to the full by all.

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Police look into rant Intersections Alan Campbell ACAMPBELL@RICHMOND-NEWS.COM

Richmond RCMP said it is “vigorously investigating” the homophobic road rage incident which was caught on video last week. The Richmond News reported on Friday how two young women were subjected to disgusting verbal abuse in a shopping centre parking lot by a young female driver. According to the couple — who didn’t want to be identiﬁed — the tirade kicked off Thursday evening in the Broadmoor Shopping Centre at Williams and No. 3 roads. In the video, the female aggressor can be heard shouting homophobic abuse at the couple. During the abuse, the suspect got out of her silver SUV and tried to open the door of the couple’s car. A

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RCMP, Cpl. Dennis Hwang, said in (also name changed), were driving a statement the “incident is believed through the parking lot after getting to have arisen from a low-speed near groceries at FreshCo. collision between the She said they honked complainant and the their horn at someone driver of another vereversing out of the hicle. The complainant parking space, as the and their passenger driver didn’t seem to locked themselves in notice them. their vehicle after beThe Richmond Melissa, explaining ing subjected to verbalhow the other driver ly abusive language. RCMP is vigor- knew she was in a re“The occupants of lationship with another one vehicle remained ously investigat- woman, thinks they while the other left the ing this incident. were spotted holding scene prior to police hands in the supermararrival. Police swiftly CPL. DENNIS ket. located the vehicle After the incident, HWANG and identiﬁed the ocshe said she and her cupants. The Richmond girlfriend’s hearts RCMP is vigorously investigating this were racing and the pair later went incident.” through a gamut of emotions, from One of the couple, Melissa (name anger to crying. changed), told the News on FriEditor’s note: See apology letter day morning that the attack started from driver on page 4. when she and her partner, Courtney

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Richmond city staff have looked into two intersections, at No. 1 and Francis roads and No. 2 Road and Steveston Highway, after a resident spoke to council about traffic safety concerns at these locations. In a report to council’s public works and transportation committee, city staff outline the number of crashes and how the lights work. The Steveston Highway intersection isn’t considered a high priority for improvement, but the Francis Road one is in the top-20 for road safety improvements. The city looked at ICBC crash data for the five-year period from 2016 to 2020 — the most recent data available — for the two intersections. At No. 2 Road and Steveston Highway, there were 106 crashes during that five-year period, including 73 crashes that resulted only in property damage and 33 casualty crashes resulting in injuries but no fatalities. The No. 1 Road and Francis Road intersection saw a total of 162 crashes, including 96 property damage only crashes and 66 that resulted in injury, but again no fatalities.

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Boardwalk building puzzles city part of the referral,” he said.

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It seems to be a mystery for City of Richmond staff how a restaurant in Steveston got built on a waterfront boardwalk.

The Blue Canoe building on the Steveston boardwalk is owned by Blitz Properties. Eve Edmonds photo

The building that houses the Blue Canoe restaurant, owned by Blitz Properties, juts out over the Fraser River, cutting off pedestrian trafﬁc along the riverfront. To access the other side, pedestrians have to circle onto Bayview Street to continue down the waterfront. “We’re not aware of a building permit that was issued for that enclosure,” said the city’s director of policy planning, John Hopkins, at last week’s council meeting. City staff, however, clariﬁed to the News the focus is on “what was approved and legally secured with respect to public access on that site and building,” and not on the “building footprint.” Hopkins told city council there doesn’t seem to be a document giving a legal right-

of-way, but that is complicated by the fact the water is under provincial jurisdiction. The city wants to create a continuous boardwalk along the riverfront, but there are some sections that are currently inaccessible to the public. The city also wants to create more access points to get onto the boardwalk.

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The planning committee, where the issue ﬁrst came up, asked city staff to look into why the restaurant was built onto the boardwalk. At a subsequent council meeting, Hopkins said it’s something that’s currently under review. “We will be looking much further into those complex jurisdictional issues with

A glance at the city’s interactive map (“Richmond Interactive Map”) shows two applications to rezone the water lot adjacent to the property. The ﬁrst application, from 1990, was to allow outdoor seating for the Dockside Restaurant & Pelican Pete’s Restaurant, Bayview Pier, and the second one, from 1992, was to rezone the property to “neighbourhood pub district.” The former application was closed after city staff determined there was “no legal instrument” to get access to the water lot portion since it was under jurisdiction of senior government and they wouldn’t allow these legal agreements, according to the City of Richmond. The latter application was to put indoor and outdoor seating, also on the water lot, but this was denied by city council in 1993, the city further clariﬁed. The News has reached out to the Blue Canoe, and the owner of the building, Blitz Properties, and Ronald Chan, for comment.

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Sting nets missing teen

A joint operation between Richmond RCMP and transit police netted 18 arrests in a single day — and the ﬁnding of a missing 13-year-old girl.

The incredible discovery came Saturday, Feb. 12, after the two police agencies executed a warrant on the back of a “bait bike” being stolen. The Mounties and transit cops — in a response to recent crime trends indicating suspects were using the Canada Line to enter Richmond and commit crime — joined forces for a day. During that day, 18 arrests were made for theft, possession of stolen property and breach of conditions. On the same day, the aforementioned bait bike was stolen, sparking a warrant and apparently leading ofﬁcers to the missing Vancouver teenager. Of the 18 arrests, say police, 11 were not residents of Richmond, but had entered the city using transit.

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“Crime does not adhere to municipal boundaries and over half of those arrested today depended on using public transit to enter Richmond,” said Sgt. Simon Lee, of Richmond RCMP’s Targeted Enforcement Units.

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A Richmond renter claims his landlord tried raising his rent more than is legally allowed and now is threatening to evict him and his family. Jehad Abuarja, who lives on Trumond Avenue near Dixon elementary, was told by his landlord his rent would increase by $400, from $2,100 to $2,500 on March 1. This was after the rent was already increased by $100 on Jan. 1. The B.C. government has set 2022 rental increases at 1.5 per cent, which would have meant Abuarja’s $2,000 rent on Jan. 1 should have increased by $30. Last July, there was a ﬁre in the kitchen of the rental unit, and Abuarja didn’t have tenant’s insurance. An agreement was made between the landlord’s insurance company, Gore Mutual, and the renter, that Abuarja would pay $7,000 for the repairs. He was to pay $1,000 upfront and the rest in instalments over 17 months. Abuarja said he originally agreed to the $100 rent increase starting Jan. 1 “because I don’t want trouble.” But when he was told a couple of weeks later his rent would go up a further $400, he said that was beyond reasonable. He said

he’d have agreed to pay $2,250 per month in rent. When he checked the provincial government rules on rental increases, he noticed the amount he was being asked to pay was well above the allowed 1.5 per cent. Abuarja then sent a registered letter to his landlord explaining how the proposed rent increase was illegal. After Abuarja refused the $400 increase, the landlord tried to evict him within a month, citing the fire as the cause. However, the fire took place six months ago and he’s already paid about $2,000 to the insurance company. The landlord Howard Wu claims the repairs are taking longer because the tenant isn’t being helpful during the renovations. Wu said the dispute isn’t about money, rather he wanted the family to cooperate more with the contractors who are trying to repair the house. Wu said suggesting the $400 increase was a “wild idea” that he thought would be a smoother way to end the rental contract. He claims, in his reasons to the tenancy branch on why he wants to evict the family, that they are “not helpful” when contractors try to do the repairs and renovations. Furthermore, he claims his insurance premiums are going up because of the fire. Wu said he wanted to

18 arrested in transitRCMP operation

“It also shows to some extent, the pervasiveness of retail theft and other property crimes, something we examine very seriously.”

The number of arrests, added Const. Amanda Steed, of Metro Vancouver Transit Police, is a “strong reﬂection that teamwork made this joint effort a huge success.” If members of the public see something that they’d like to report, they can call Richmond RCMP at 604-2781212 or text Transit Police discreetly at 87-77-77. — Alan Campbell/Richmond News

take advantage of the situation following the ﬁre and do additional improvements to the house.

“My intention, what we’re trying to do, is make the house much better than before the ﬁre,” Wu said.

But Abuarja claims the landlord was doing more repairs on the home than was caused by the ﬁre.

The dispute has been taken to the BC Residential Tenancy Branch, which will hold a hearing on April 26.

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Cooking up a new life at Pathways Alan Campbell

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For more than two decades, Gabriel Pestano fought what felt like a losing battle with depression. By his own admission, his mental illness fuelled “suicidal episodes,” which, thankfully, only ever advanced as much as “thoughts” and not actions. A more recent diagnosis of ADHD added to 52-year-old Pestano’s woes, which ultimately cost him his marriage and his job in the fast food industry. But it was around two years ago that a light started to shine at the end of the Richmond resident’s tunnel. That light was switched on by the people at Pathways Clubhouse, a non-proﬁt

organization in Richmond which offers a route back to mental wellness. “I basically dealt with the issues for 20 years on my own,” Pestano told the Richmond News. “When I ﬁrst came here, it was only for a day or so at a time. But the more I came here, the more connections I made and I started to feel better. I started looking forward to coming here. “I go there almost every day now, sometimes on the weekend as well.” Pestano told the News how he started to have issues, mentally, after witnessing his cousin’s murder scene in his native Philippines. “It affected me quite badly,” he said. As for his more recent ADHD diagnosis, Pestano said his love for working

in the kitchen, in particular at the Pathways Clubhouse, is the most natural therapy available. “When you have ADHD, working in the kitchen doesn’t seem to affect you as much,” said Pestano. “There is something about the culinary arts that makes you focus. Whether it’s slicing meats or cutting vegetables, I need to focus so I don’t cut myself. “And the one thing about ADHD is you love to talk and I get the chance to do that here.” Indeed, such is his love for the art of food, Pestano is now, through the Back in Motion program, looking at getting the culinary skills and training to reenter the workforce. And, as well as doing his best in the kitchen, Pestano is now involved in his

Gabriel Pestano is in the process of turning his life around, thanks to Pathways. Valerie Leung photo second love, chess, at Pathways, where he is coaching the pastime on weekends.

Microaggressions lead to health issues: Doctor Kirsten Clarke KCLARKE@RICHMOND-NEWS.COM

A UBC researcher is hoping to better understand the impacts of discrimination on mental health. Discrimination can have widespread impacts in society as well as implications for mental health and social well-being, said Dr. Nancy Sin, assistant professor in UBC’s Department of Psychology. Sin said her current focus is on experiences of “everyday discrimination” and in particular, microaggressions. “The reason I focus on microaggressions is because they happen frequently in our lives,” said Sin. While a major form of discrimination, such a being passed over for a promotion

or not being hired for a job because of race, gender or age, may not happen to a particular person every day, that person may near daily experience more subtle microaggressions, which can “eat away at a person.” “For Asian Canadians, this might be as subtle as asking, what country are you from or where are you really from, or (saying) your English is so good,” Sin said.

always remind a person that they don’t belong in society, or at least they don’t kind of get that sense of belonging.”

For Asian-Canadians, this might be as subtle as asking what country are you from...

What is also harmful about microaggressions is their ambiguity — people may not always know the intent or whether someone meant to make you feel bad, said Sin.

“So when people face these experiences, these microaggressions, they might spent a lot of time thinking it over “Other people might not be in their head, kind of analyzaware that those comments ing it. It causes these feelings DR. NANCY SIN of anxiety that really linger, or questions can make a person feel as though they are a and that’s one of the reasons perpetual foreigner, that they don’t belong. why these experiences have been shown So, in some ways, these microaggressions to impact a person’s emotions for quite a — they eat away at a person because they while, even after that experience, after that

particular event has passed,” Sin said.

“I think it can be really harmful as well for relationships, for having good, healthy workplaces and society.” Sin said research has shown that people who experience microaggressions tend to have serious health and sleep problems, as well as higher levels of inﬂammation. “We believe that it could be due to the increased stress and physiological reactivity that’s being repeated time and time again, whenever people are facing these microaggressions. “So we do know that having poor sleep and having elevated inﬂammation, those are the pathways that set the stage for a whole host of medical conditions.” Search Nancy Sin for full story at Richmond-News.com

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Many parents struggle to connect with their teenage children, especially when things are not going quite to plan in their lives. That’s one of the reasons why registered clinical counsellor Danny Taylor was speaking at a virtual event hosted by Pathways Clubhouse last evening (Wednesday).

struggling ourselves,” said Taylor.

Understanding teenagers is no easy task and invites plenty of confusion and frustration for both adults and teens.

The need to support the mental health of British Columbians has never been more apparent as more than seven in 10 British Columbians reported feeling worried, bored, stressed, lonely or sad, and 37 per cent reported that their mental health has declined during the pandemic.

The free online event, called “Connecting with your teenagers: A fresh look at adolescence,” offered advice on how parents can best support the young people in their lives and hopefully “creating space for sincere connection.” “With so much unpredictability right now, it can be challenging to know how to support teens when many of us are

“But by embracing creativity, diversity, beauty and dialogue, we can adjust our approach and take some positive steps to build stronger connections.”

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Taylor told the Richmond News that the path to understanding our children changes direction all the time and more frequently than ever. “That’s the nature of the experience, it changes all the time; but it can be very circumstantial and personal,” said Taylor. “And some 13-year-olds can have a clear picture of what they’re doing but a 19-year-old may not. “It’s about helping people navigate those changes. We often get too behaviourally-focused, such as exclusively reacting to the behaviours we see.” Instead, added Taylor, what parents or caregivers need to be asking is, “What is actually going on behind that behaviour? What are the emotions?

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DANNY TAYLOR Taylor said the pandemic has changed the aforementioned path yet again for the mental well-being of our youth. “It’s the new normal now and it’s not going to go back to the way it was. There will be ripple effects,” he said.

“The trick is ﬁnding the language that can connect us. Relationship is key.

“If anything, the pandemic has brought us the cultural awareness of the mental weight of something like this.

“Having the conversations, even if we don’t know all the answers is a good starting point for good things to happen.”

“You can see adults struggling to make their voices heard and that can be the same for teenagers.”

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People living with disabilities are now sharing their mental-health experiences and even offering suggestions to others on a YouTube channel launched by a local not-for-proﬁt. Richmond Centre for Disability (RCD) rolled out a weekly show called “ShareNet,” discussing chronic illnesses and underlying mental health concerns. The video isn’t just limited to helping people understand chronic illnesses but also ﬁnding out the positive aspects for people living with disabilities, according to Dave Thomson, RCD peer support and community outreach coordinator. Thomson said RCD didn’t want to create the show just from a doctor’s perspective since the last thing many people living with disabilities want to see is another doctor.

“Another doctor doesn’t help me. I want to see how that guy got the same illness as I have and he is climbing a mountain. How did he do that?” said Thomson. Meanwhile, Thomson was invited to discuss Sensory Processing Disorder (SPD), a chronic illness he has lived with for the past 20 years.

Having SPD means someone is overly sensitive to stimuli, something other people might not even be aware of, Thomson explained, noting he always carries earplugs or asks others not to wear perfume or cologne to help him avoid stimuli. Despite Thomson being so careful, he’s still sometimes caught off guard since he can’t plan for everything ahead of time. In his ShareNet video, Thomson outlined four principles he tries to live by: planning ahead, prioritizing important things, pacing himself and putting a pause on certain things. Search ShareNet for full story at Richmond-News.com

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MENTAL WELLNESS JD Derbyshire, a comedian, playwright and performer, turned their experiences with the Canadian mental health system into an award-winning, memoir-style play.

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Stigma around mental health is an ongoing issue and a “certified insane” comedian is aiming to explore just that with the public’s help in a one-person play at Richmond’s Gateway Theatre. JD Derbyshire, a comedian, playwright and performer, turned their experiences with the Canadian mental-health system into an award-winning, memoir-style play titled “Certified,” which will be performed at Gateway Theatre from March 8 to 20. Derbyshire said the play follows the story of how they were certified insane several times and were “incarcerated in psychiatric facilities” as part of their life. Audience members will assess Derbyshire’s “sanity,” from the first diagnoses to subsequent hospitalizations and diagnosis afterwards, as a personal mental health review board, during the play. “How do we define crazy and who gets to decide? The idea (of the play) is to challenge ideas we have about mental illness,” said Derbyshire. “It’s a way for people to explore ideas of what we think that are sane and insane, and I want people to know this is how people live with it and get conversations going about what we know and don’t know

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about mental health.” Comedy, humour and being a performer kept Derbyshire going during the difﬁcult parts of their life. “Having those skills and crafts to come back to and things that I loved helped me feel like my life wasn’t over when I got my diagnoses,” they said. “I think that this was a story I had to tell through comedy and playwriting, and I really wanted to ﬁnd a way to involve the audience in it and have humour, too, because I just like how humour can open us up to ideas that we might not be able to receive.” When asked if they believe there is more mental-health awareness being discussed in the world, they agreed. However, it “sometimes just doesn’t make it into the conversations” before a crisis occurs, according to Derbyshire. They hope there is more talk about what the mental-health system is, what it can or cannot provide and more on peer and family support.

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Modern Wills law – It still helps to see a Lawyer

Introduction

In 2014, the new Wills Estates and Succession Act (WESA) was proclaimed here in B.C. Among the changes that were introduced to hundreds of years of Wills law, was the ability given to our Courts to “cure” or declare valid, a Will that does not comply with formal execution requirements. Before WESA, if a Will was, for example, not signed or witnessed properly, it was simply invalid. Of course, for the persons involved, it was significant. Now, depending on the circumstances, such an “improperly” made Will could be declared valid. That also has significant consequences for the persons involved. Eight years into WESA’s life, a line of cases has emerged, that shows how dramatic the change in our law has been. An example of such a case is the case of Re Gibb Estate. Reasons for judgment in that case were released a couple of months ago by the B.C. Supreme Court. Facts The deceased, age 68, a businessman, suffered a heart attack in November, 2017. He was on a business trip in Campbell River. He had a Lawyer, whom he’d known since 2016 and who acted for him in a number of matters. In addition, the deceased had been separated from his wife since 2014. They were not divorced. Though the deceased had no children, his wife did have two children from a previous relationship. The deceased had made a Will in 2011. In it, his former wife was Executrix and sole beneficiary. He had not made any new Will since the separation. However, while in Hospital, the deceased asked to see his Lawyer. He wanted to make a new Will. The Lawyer came immediately. He invited a Social Worker into the room and the two of them determined that the deceased was capable. The Lawyer took instructions from the deceased and left. The deceased then was medivacked to Victoria. The deceased had also instructed the Lawyer to prepare a Statutory declaration, in order to explain why he did not want his former wife included in the new Will. The next day, the Will and the Statutory declaration were prepared. The deceased was, by then, in Victoria. The Lawyer, at the deceased’s request, drove from Campbell River the day following, to sign. On arrival, the Lawyer was told of the deceased’s deteriorated medical condition and so he could not sign that day. Three days later, the Lawyer spoke with his client by telephone. The deceased’s condition had improved. The Lawyer read the entire Will (and Statutory Declaration) over the phone and the client approved it, paragraph by paragraph. The Lawyer had to be in Victoria 3 days later, so they agreed he would come to the Hospital to sign the Will. On his way, the Lawyer learned that the deceased died. Under the new Will, a close friend is named Executor and the distribution of the Estate was to a Sister of the deceased, along with the new Executor. The new Executor applied for a Court Order declaring the Will, though unsigned, valid. One of the children of the deceased’s former Wife, opposed the application. Court’s Decision The Court noted that the deceased did have cognitive capacity to make a new Will. Also, the Court found important that the deceased had used his Lawyer to make the Will and that the Will had been read to the deceased by the Lawyer over the telephone. The deceased had instructed the Lawyer as to what he wanted in the Will and the Lawyer prepared the new Will as instructed. The Court found that the Will did express the deceased’s “fixed and final intention” and declared the Will valid. Conclusions A very similar case was decided last year (which I wrote about) where the deceased had instructed her Lawyer to prepare a new Will, but was prevented from signing it because of the outbreak of the Corona Virus in 2020. That Will, though unsigned, was also declared valid. What is important from this particular case, is that a Will can be valid, even if unsigned. In addition, instructing a Lawyer, who prepares it, then communicates it to the client, can be sufficient to allow the Will to stand. Having practiced for some years prior to the enactment of WESA, I think it is extremely useful to have the legislation and this case law. I am pleased that Courts can give effect to the true intentions of a person, who happened to be unable to sign the Will because of death. This is not to say that a Will made without a Lawyer’s involvement would be invalid. There are cases where a document, testamentary in nature, made without a Lawyer, was declared valid by a Court. However, with a Lawyer involved, a Court might find some comfort (if I can put it that way) that a Will maker was given legal advice and the document was prepared with all aspects fully considered.

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There are a lot of ways a person could spend four years of their life — earn a degree, learn a language, or even get a purple belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. Richmond business owner Vincent Yu spent the past four years converting his Rolls Royce into an electric vehicle. It required not just endless hours in the garage/basement but almost as many ﬂying to the U.S., Japan and Germany to purchase specialized car parts. “Many people think I’m nuts, hearing my idea of converting my gasoline car to an electric one. But I’m so used to people making fun of me. My head is always in the clouds,” laughed Yu. But no one’s laughing now. Not only does Yu have an electric Rolls Royce, he also has a brand new business. Yu said he decided to use what he learned over the past four years to open a shop, Mars Power, in north Richmond where he plans to convert other vehicles from gasoline to electric.

“Growing up, I was always this crazy kid who kept dreaming of doing something ground-breaking in the world — even if it seemed impossible.”

Vincent Yu converted his Rolls Royce into an electric vehicle. Nono Shen photo

To make his daughter proud, the 50-year-old engineer began his long and sometimes difﬁcult journey. He found a small team of mechanics and machinists to help him, and together they worked on the project almost every day. It’s that team he’s now employed at his new shop.

But while Yu is proud of his accomplishments — they came with a cost. To convert his RR, he had to sell his house to help pay for the project. That didn’t sit well with his wife, who got so fed up with his project she left him, Yu explained. “Only my neighbour understands what I have been through over the past four years because I forced them to take a look at my work as it progressed daily,” he added.

Yu said his newly converted electric Rolls Royce can run for 500 kilometres on a full charge, adding that it only costs him $8 in electricity to charge the battery compared with $120 to ﬁll his tank with gasoline. Yu said he got the idea to convert his car into an EV after his eldest daughter came home from school one day and gave him some attitude about his driving habits. “You shouldn’t act like a wealthy douchebag by driving a stinky car around town and polluting the air,” is how his daugh-

“We removed all the vehicle components, from the fuel tank to the engine to the car exhaust. We aimed to build an electric motor, charger and battery pack for the car,” said Yu, “Now, I might be the ﬁrst person in Richmond to convert a luxury car into an electric vehicle.” When asked if the four-year effort was worth it, Yu replied: “I am happy as long as my story could make one person on Earth laugh while starting to think about climate change.”

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A Gilmore parent is appealing to Richmond city council and the board of education to push for a national school lunch program. Not only is it hard for kids to learn and succeed when they’re hungry, it’s stigmatizing to be part of a program set up for students in need, said Gilmore parent Chaslynn Gillanders. Having a program for school lunches for all students would take away from the stigma, she added.

Because of the high cost of living in Richmond and elsewhere, families are putting a lot of their money just into shelter and transportation, leaving less for food. This has been exacerbated by the pandemic that hit the economy hard, Gillanders added. Several non-proﬁts in Canada have called for a national school food program, saying Canada is the only G7 country that doesn’t have one. Some point out Canada has a “patchwork” system of providing school lunches. The Richmond School District has several food programs, drawing on local charities, to help feed stu-

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learn basic food skills and have access to healthy meals that support classroom learning.” Vancouver Mayor Kennedy Stewart noted in his letter that the City of Vancouver donates more than $2 million to various school food programs. Gillanders is challenging the City of Richmond to have a costsharing program with the federal government for school lunches. Richmond Food Bank statistics show 2,200 people in Richmond are accessing its services weekly, and 32 per cent of those beneﬁting are children. Cabbage Rolls

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The McMath Grade 9 and senior girls basketball teams are off to the provincials, after last week’s wins at the South Fraser Zone Championships. The Grade 9s battled South Delta in the final at the South Frasers, where they lost a thrilling game 47-40, said coach Jamie Kippan. Both teams qualify for the Grade 9 provincials, which are being held this week, from Feb. 23 to 26. The team won their first game at the South Frasers against Panorama Ridge of Surrey, 43-28. Mirella Fernandes-Boshell and Susu Zhang were both selected as all-stars at the South Frasers. Kippan said the girls had a “fantastic season,” going undefeated in league play at 9-0. They also won the recent city championships, where they defeated McRoberts 53-21 in the quarter finals, Cambie 35-8 in the semi-finals and McNair in the final, 44-11. Seniors advance Meanwhile, the Wildcats senior girls defeated Surrey’s Salish Secondary in the AAA final at the South Frasers, 108-37. The team is also off to the provincials, being held March 2 to 5 at the Langley Event Centre. According to Kippan, McMath will be the number one seed from the South Frasers. Marina Radocaj was selected tournament MVP while Caitlin Kippan and Kee Hohlweg were chosen as allstars. The senior girls team had a “dominant season,” Kippan said, and has been ranked in the top four all year at the AAA level. The team also went undefeated in league play 9-0. “We haven’t been able to play in many tournaments this season due to the COVID restrictions but have had very good results against some of the top AAAA schools in the province in exhibition games,” said Kippan. Earlier this month, the Wildcats also won the Richmond Championships, where they triumphed over McNair 80-22, then Steveston-London by a score of 96-25 and finally MacNeill, 93-38.

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Figure skating club Connaught is sending ﬁve athletes to the national novice championships in Calgary this weekend. In the novice men’s section, the club will be represented by 14-year-olds David Li, Neo Tran and Tehryn Lee. In the novice pairs event, Connaught will have Jessie Sun, 13, and Victor Lum, 18. With 18 competitors in each category,

the competition will be strong, but hopes are high for the Richmond quintet to medal.

The athletes’ coach, Keegan Murphy, said the club is extremely proud of the “high quality” of skating being produced. “It is especially remarkable as they have reached this incredible championships after persevering through the pandemic,” said Murphy.

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Welcome to Hearthstone. Rarely available, very wellmaintained complex you want to call home. Raise your family in this lovely, traditional 3 bedrooms up floor plan with a 2 piece powder room on the main, & tandem garage with a flex space that you can use for storage or create a room with a view to the backyard with updated artificial turf. New h/w tank in 2021, roughed-in EV elec. panel for EV charger, gas f/p, covered balcony & private setting. Fantastic quiet location with Paulik Neighborhood Park across the complex, walking distance to Garden City Community Park & Arboretum, Garden City Off-Leash Dog Park, Garden City Shopping Centre, close to central Richmond amenities & transit. Garden City Elem & Palmer Secondary with AP Program.

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THE REGENCY-Enjoy lovely mountain and city-lights view from this SPACIOUS 2 bdrm, 2 bath unit located in the heart of Richmond Centre. Brand new vinyl plank flooring and FRESHLY PAINTED throughout. Bright, nicely kept with a great floorplan. Functional kitchen including refreshed cabinets, brand new stainless steel appliances and new sink. Bathrooms with some updates including new toilets. Gas fireplace in the living room with floor to ceiling windows. New washer dryer. Live in the centre of the city with shopping, transit, restaurants just steps outside your door.

RAISE YOUR GROWING FAMILY in Westwind! 3 bdrm, MOVE-IN-READY townhome in West Chelsea. Updated kitchen with stainless appliances, quartz counters and white cabinets. Neutral paint colours throughout. Engineered hardwood throughout the main living areas. Powder room on the main ﬂoor. Living room with built-in shelving around the gas ﬁreplace. Private east facing backyard with stamped concrete patio. Huge primary bedroom with 2 pce ensuite and walk in closet, 2 other good sized bedrooms up. Updated boiler & h/w tank (2009) and electrical (2021). Complex has new roof (2020). Single carport with storage and 1 additional open parking. Desirable Westwind Elementary and Steveston London school catchment. Great facilities including outdoor pool and sport court.

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Introducing River Park Place II by INTRACORP! Richmond's newest community along the dyke area. Highly functional 2 bed PLUS den townhome boasts high ceilings & over 600 sf of patio space. 1 parking, 1 storage locker & in suite storage included. Open concept kitchen features Bosch 5-burner gas cooktop, built-in microwave/oven/dishwasher/fridge & Caesarstone counters. Smart home ready with Nest thermostat, smart dimming switch & air con. Building amenities include concierge service, in-door basketball court, ﬁtness center, lounge with kitchen, study, billiards table, karaoke, poker & meeting room. Walking distance to T&T supermarket, Oval Centre, Shoppers Drug Mart, restaurants & more. No rental restrictions. Live in or invest.

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Beautifully maintained, with big square footage is this grand TERRA NOVA home offering 6 bedrooms, 5 baths, and an OFFICE! Spacious entryway with vaulted ceilings, awesome ﬂoor plan capturing loads of natural light. Enormous family room with eating area opening onto the kitchen and private, manicured backyard. Enjoy mountain views upstairs. Spacious bedrooms. Updated roof 2012, updated boiler and hot water tank (2018). TRIPLE CAR GARAGE. Tucked on a quiet street in a prestigious neighbourhood with an excellent school catchment (Spul'u'wuks & Burnett). Enjoy easy access to nature and the dyke trail system, shopping at Terra Nova Village, YVR and much more.

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6351 Williams Road

Builder and investor alert. Hereʼs your opportunity to build your dream home, over 3900 sqf. This home sits on a HUGE, rectangular, north/south oriented lot, is almost 9000 sqf and in one of Richmond's most desirable neighbourhoods. This rancher features 3 bedrooms and 2 full bathrooms. The kitchen and bathrooms were recently renovated with modern, quality materials. Great investment property, good condition to live in or rent out. Walking distance to Errington Elementary and Steveston/London Secondary. Book your showing today.

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Live at NAUTICA SOUTH in Stevestonʼs East Village – Rarely available, this 2 level city home boasts 3 bedrooms up and a large private fenced yard made for entertaining and relaxing. This beautiful, bright, walk-up townhouse has been fully renovated with tasteful updates including new kitchen cabinets and counter tops, new glass staircase, remodelled bathrooms, new wide plank ﬂooring, new carpets, new lighting and paint. Building has had recent work done incl: new vinyl and hardi plank siding, balconies, windows and doors (2015), Roof done in 2012. Gas and City utility included in Strata fee. This suite includes 2 PRK 1 STRG, Pets & rentals are permitted (w/restr).

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SUPER SPACIOUS & BRIGHT, SOUTH facing with 1070 sq ft 3 bedrooms & 1 bath unit in well maintained leasehold Sussex Square. Clean & meticulously kept, this home features gleaming EURO wide plank ﬂooring, updated bath & newer paint. Open ﬂoor plan with large bedrooms and storage room (can be a den). Building has new exterior, roof, plumbing, balconies, double glazed windows. Maint fees include HEAT, HOT WATER, CITY UTILITIES & PROPERTY TAX. Prime West Richmond location close to Buses, Thompson Community Centre, Blundell Centre. TOP School Catchment: McKay Elementary & Burnett Secondary. 1 Parking, Rentals Allowed, No Pets, Shared Laundry. A perfect family home or investment opportunity. Prepaid lease ends 2087.

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#245-8500 Ackroyd Road

Prime Central Richmond Location! Spacious & bright 960 sq ft CORNER UNIT with 2 bedrooms & 2 full baths in the well maintained Westhampton Court. Functional, open ﬂoor plan with 2 extra large bedrooms, large living & dining room, insuite laundry and bonus private storage room off the balcony. One underground parking included. Maintenance fees include HEAT, HOT WATER and CITY UTILITY. 2011 repiping. 2008 boiler upgrade. Pets & rental friendly. Amenities include steam/sauna room, gym, hot tub. Walk to Lansdowne Skytrain Station, Richmond Centre, Kwantlen University, Public Market, PriceSmart Foods, T&T Supermarket, restaurants & more. Great investment property or move in.

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The Residences at 3 Civic Plaza - Surrey's Flagship Luxury Residence + Civic Plaza Hotel. Spacious 1 bedroom & 1 bathroom unit on 35th floor with large balcony & unobstructed views. Featuring bright and open floor plan with 9-foot ceiling, Geothermal air-conditioning, floor-to-ceiling windows, quartz counters, high end millwork cabinets, bath with separate shower stall & stainless appliances. Downstairs features concierge, hotel lobby, on-site restaurant & bar. Steps to Skytrain, Central City Mall, SFU, KPU, City Hall, Central Library, Walmart, T&T Supermarket & more. One parking stall & one locker included. Rentals allowed. Showings: Feb 26 & 27, Sat & Sun by appointments.

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SPACIOUS, 760 sq.ft. 1-bedroom + solarium/den in Fairview's concrete "Diamond Robinson" with mountain views. Enjoy your lifestyle of South Granville shopping, restaurants & galleries; theatre & produce at Granville Island; and walking False Creek's seawall (WalkScore of 96!). Well-kept updates include granite counters, white kitchen & bathroom cabinets, wide plank laminate wood ﬂooring, stainless steel appliances & front-loading washer/dryer. 1 Parking included (inquire for details on 2nd parking space!). Pets (max 50lb dog) & rentals friendly (minimum 6-mth terms); no smoking building. JAN 19

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Spotless 2571 sf 5 bedroom home has 3 full bathrooms and offers a flexible floor plan for extended families. The lower level can be a 1 bedroom or 2 bedroom self contained space with a full bath. The home has been well cared for and offers updates like hardwood floors, double glazed windows, gas fireplace, 2 yr old carpets, 220V outlet for electric car charging + much more. Large 67.5’ x 103’ lot, 7001 sq ft in a quiet neighbourhood close to Diefenbaker Elementary School, Seafair Mall, Steveston Village and everything else West Richmond has to offer.

Immaculate 1 bedroom + den in the very popular Centrepointe complex in Central Richmond. Features totally open easterly views of the Garden City Parklands, 784 SF of spacious living, new stainless steel appliances, new lighting, new faucets, new toilet, laminate ﬂoors, ﬂoor to ceiling windows, den off the master bedroom, insuite laundry with storage, large outdoor balcony, 1 secured parking spot & 1 locker. Super low maintenance fees. Very well maintained concrete hi-rise with caretaker, outdoor swimming pool, hot tub, sauna, exercise centre & lounge. All this in an excellent location just steps to Kwantlen College, Canada Line, buses, Lansdowne Mall, TNT Supermarket, Walmart and the rest of the shops and restaurants at Central at Garden City Mall.

This newly updated 4 bedroom corner unit is located in the quiet stretch of the complex across from greenspace and playground. Bright open floor plan with 1428 SF and extra corner windows. Updates include: painting, hardwood floors on main, new carpets upstairs, tiles in entry, kitchen and bathrooms. Other features include double glazed windows, built in shelving, stainless steel appliances, with wood kitchen & bathroom cabinets and newer roofing in the complex. Excellent family oriented complex close to Seafair Mall, Steveston Village and the Dyke.

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#1106-8871 Lansdowne Road

#134-3031 Williams Road

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This cute 880 sf 2 bedroom and 1 bathroom home is situated on a large 5866 sf lot in popular Burkeville. This community is in a prime central location just minutes to Central Richmond and easy access to Vancouver. The home is currently rented for $1525 per month and is great for an investment as it is one of the lowest priced detached homes in Richmond. The area is ripe for development as there are many new homes built in the area over the last few years. Hold and invest or build your dream home of 3009 sf living area plus garage.

This stunning 2 bedroom + den CORNER home has amazing N, W and S views of the ocean, mountains and Stanley Park in the coveted Vancouver WATERFRONT residence at One Harbour Green! With understated elegance throughout and 1640 SF of spacious living, this pristine home features Snaidero cabinetry, top of the line Sub-zero & Meile appliances, stone countertops, contemporary built-in millwork, air conditioning, auto blinds, 2 luxurious bathrooms including a spa-like master ensuite with radiant heat/seamless glass/body jets, full walk-in pantry, hidden murphy bed, tiled gas ﬁreplace + more. Comes complete with 4 outdoor balconies and private 2 vehicle garage w/ storage room. With full-time concierge service, 3 units/ﬂoor and resort-style amenities, OHG is Coal Harbour living at its best!

Great opportunity to OWN your own brand new, air conditioned 593 SF office space with 1 parking spot in the Class A-Rated office tower at the International Trade Centre in Richmond. This 10th floor office space is rectangular in shape, has no pillars and offers high ceilings and easterly views. Comes with View Smart Windows with 4 shades of tint that can be operated by a phone app. Located next to the new upscale Versante Hotel, Bruno Restaurant & Bar and Sushi Kiwami. Conveniently located by the corner of No. 3 Road & Bridgeport Road that’s just minutes to the Bridgeport Canada Line Station, YVR International Airport and 15 minutes to Downtown Vancouver. Ready for your design ideas.

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Excellent opportunity to lease this totally impressive & unique showroom with ofﬁce spaces between the Airport & West Richmond. Newly renovated with 5697 SF on 2 levels, super high glass vaulted ceilings, wood beams, granite ﬂoors, new commercial carpeting, reception area, kitchen with serving area & 4 bathrooms. 3-4 parking spots can be negotiated + additional spots are available for rent at $75/month. The all-inclusive gross lease rate of $13,800 per month includes property taxes, heat, air conditioning, lights & water. Expansive views of the mountains, airport & runways throughout & a must see! Easily accessible from Central Richmond.

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LEGAL WAREHOUSEMAN LIEN DAVIES (née Daum), Paula (Daisy) P. April 25, 1950 − February 7, 2022 Daisy lived passionately and loved deeply. She is survived by husband Ian; daughters Devin (Shaun) and Aderyn (Greg); grandkids, her mother Doris, and sisters Jill and Beverly. Daisy Davies was a prolific artist, selling 500+ of her original works in Steveston. We will continue to celebrate her loving and colourful legacy as long as we live, and ask that you treasure her work. A service will be held in the spring.

JOYCE, Leslie (Les) December 3, 1934 - February 4, 2022 With heavy hearts we announce the passing of our father Leslie (Les) Joyce on February 4, 2022. Les is predeceased by his wife Margaret, father George, mother Sarah, brothers Stanley, Jim, Ronald, George and sister Florence (Cis). He is survived and dearly missed by his children Stephen (Cyndi), Trish (Mike), sister Dorothy (Dot) and sister-in-law Molly, and many nieces and nephews. Les was born in Drumgar, Northern Ireland. His beginning adventures as a young man took him to London, England where he served in the Royal Air Force and started his career with the London Transit service. He met and married his wife Margaret in London and they immigrated to Philadelphia. Les’s next chapter included a coast to coast move from Philadelphia to Richmond/South Delta with Margaret and their young children. Les settled into a long career with BC Transit and spent his retirement years in Richmond/South Delta.

NIMMO, Penny Ann With broken hearts we announce the passing of Penny Ann Nimmo at the age of 73 in Steveston, BC. Born Penny Ann Grahn in Vancouver, BC on January 29, 1949 Penny is predeceased by her parents Harold and Doris Grahn. She is survived by her soulmate husband Andy Nimmo, son Kelly Nimmo, daughter Andrea Weeks (Les), grandsons Matthew and Cameron Weeks, brother Mel Grahn (Susan) and sister Loretta Byrnes. Penny enjoyed being with her family, listening to music, reading and routinely visiting the Vancouver Art Gallery.

A Funeral Mass will be held on Thursday, February 24th at 11:00am at St. Joseph the Worker Parish in Richmond. A celebration of life will be held at a later date. If you would like to make a donation in Penny’s name, please consider the SPCA or the BC Alzheimer’s Society. Thank you. Funeral arrangements entrusted to Richmond Funeral Home.

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Les enjoyed travelling - he was always up for family road trips and visiting Ireland. His strong love of music and singing, in particular Irish music, made sure all family members knew all the words to many of his favourite Irish songs. Les loved to dance especially with his wife Margaret. Les is fondly remembered for his love of laughter and keen sense of humour. His quick wit, bright smile and infectious laugh will be missed and remembered by his family and friends.

Many thanks go out to the KinVillage Care Home staff for taking such great care of our Dad. Les (Dad) will be deeply missed and will live in our hearts forever. As requested by Les there will be no service. If you would like to remember Les, and in lieu of flowers, donations are appreciated and can be made to either the Alzheimer Society of BC (https://alzheimer.ca/bc/en), the Delta Stroke Recovery Society (www.deltastrokerecovery.com) Delta Humane Society (https://calls.delta.ca/dcas/) or Critter Care Wildlife Society (https://www.crittercarewildlife.org/donate). When Irish eyes are smiling, ‘Tis like a morn in spring, In the lilt of Irish laughter You can hear the angel’s sing

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WAREHOUSEMAN LIEN By virtue of the Warehouseman’s Lien Act and on behalf of Shelter Island Marina Ltd., we will dispose of goods belonging to Arie Ross, namely: (1) 26 Ft Sailboat ‘RENELL” to recover $4,449.52 plus accruing storage and any/all other expenses related. These goods will be made available for sale after March 3rd, 2022. Goods are currently being stored in Richmond, BC. Contact 604-434-2448 for further information.

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5 $ 49 4 $ 99 7

$ 99

CHICKEN BR REAST FILLET

lb.

$ 59

SAN REMO

LUCKY PEARL

NO SALT ADDED BLACK BEANS

Assorted / 1.816kg

398ml

COOKED WHITTE PRAW WNS 61/70

Aquastar / Peeled d, Tail off / Frozen / 340g

CUTT TTLE T FISH BALLS Watson / Frozen / 227g

WILD SCALLO OPS 30/4 40 Aquastar / Frozen n / 340g

ea.

NOODLES

$ 99

MEAT & SEAFOOD

lb.

LEMONADE

SWEET PEAS

79¢

$ 29

ea.

lb.

EAT WHOLESOME ORGANIC

$ 49

Product of Mexico $8.80/kg

2 for

CHUN GUANG

228g

PEA TIPS PEA TIPS

Product of Mexico $2.84/kg

$ 79

PREMIUM COCONUT CANDY

lb.

99¢

$ 29

ea.

99¢

BEEFSTEAK TOMATOES

COC CONUT MILK

398ml

99¢

Product of Mexico $2.18/kg

GALA APPLES

lb.

GROCERY

GREEN PEPPERS

Product of U.S.A. $2.18/kg

lb.

Product of B.C. $2.18/kg

$ 49

SMALL ORANGES

ea.

BAKERY

6 $ 99 2 $ 99 9

ea.

100g

ea.

ZUCCH HINI LOAF 450g

ea.

CRAISIN SUNFLOWER R COOKIES 280g

ea.

GREEN N TEA SWISS RO OLL 600g

For freshness and quality you can count on! LFM LANGLEY FARM MARKET

For fresh and quality foods

UNIT #640 LANDSDOWNE CENTRE 5300 #3 ROAD, RICHMOND 604.232.1188

ea.

This sale is only for Richmond location.

Your Choice. Our Honour. Our Effort. Our Award. Thank you to all our valued customers for your ongoing support

GIFT CARDS AVAILABLE IN STORE VALID THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 24 – SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 27, 2022 • WHILE QUANTITIES LAST. STORE HOURS: MONDAY TO SUNDAY 9:30AM TO 7:00PM

1 $ 39 3 $ 49 3 $ 49 5 $ 35

COCON NUT BUNS

$ 69

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